Kahlua Cupcakes

Name: Kahlua Cupcakes
Ingredients: 1/2 cup olive oil; 3/4 cup pumpkin puree; 1/2 cup cocoa powder; 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 1 tablespoon espresso powder; 3 eggs, at room temperature; 1/2 cup warm water; 1/2 cup Kahlua; 1/2 cup low-fat milk; 1 1/4 cups whole wheat pastry flour; 1 cup oat flour; 3 teaspoons baking soda; Frosting; 8 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese; 2 tablespoons milk; 7 -10 tablespoons of kahlua liquor; 2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

18 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

1/2 cup olive oil
3/4 cup pumpkin puree
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon espresso powder
3 eggs, at room temperature
1/2 cup warm water
1/2 cup Kahlua
1/2 cup low-fat milk
1 1/4 cups whole wheat pastry flour
1 cup oat flour
3 teaspoons baking soda
Frosting
8 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
2 tablespoons milk
7 -10 tablespoons of kahlua liquor
2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 350°F Insert liners into a medium cupcake pan.
2

Cream together oil, sugar, cocoa and vanilla. Add egg yolks.
3

Add Kahlua, water, milk and mix well.
4

Add flours, and baking soda.
5

Beat egg whites on high speed until they from soft peaks. Fold in the egg whites into batter.
6

Fill cupcake liners three quarters full. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of cupcakes comes out clean.
7

Cool in pan for 3-5 minutes and remove to a wire rack to completely cool.
8

Frosting:
9

In a bowl mix cream cheese and milk.
10

Add remaining ingredients and beat until desired consistency. Spread frosting on each muffin. Enjoy!